Virat, shared a two-minute video of his fitness regime in twitter, challenging the PM, reports our New Delhi correspondent.

In reply, the Indian premier said, “Here are moments from my morning exercises. Apart from Yoga, I walk on a track inspired by the Panchtatvas or 5 elements of nature - Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu, Aakash. This is extremely refreshing and rejuvenating. I also practice breathing exercises. #HumFitTohIndiaFit."

Here are moments from my morning exercises. Apart from Yoga, I walk on a track inspired by the Panchtatvas or 5 elements of nature - Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu, Aakash. This is extremely refreshing and rejuvenating. I also practice

Modi also tweeted saying “I appeal to every Indian to devote some part of the day towards fitness. Practice any set of exercises you are comfortable with and you will see the positive difference it will make in your life”.

Carrying forward the momentum of fitness challenge, Modi nominated Karnataka Chief Minister and opposition politician H D Kumaraswamy, India’s table tennis player Manika Batra and all the Indian Police Service officers, for the fitness challenge.